One year on...Monitor Farms, Events and Group Work
IT has been a year since Myerscough College, Cumbria Farmer Network, Reaseheath College and EFFP held events in the region to launch the Monitor Farms, Demonstration Events and Farmer Groups project.
Read more | Comments (0) | March 25 2010
FEATURE ARTICLE - The importance of Nutrient Management
IMPROVING Nutrient Management on farms In the North West is one of the Livestock Programme’s key themes, but why is it important and how does it affect performance?
Read more | Comments (0) | March 24 2010
Crossbreeding and genetic potential realised at group meeting
AN informative talk at Ravenstonedale Discussion Group demonstrated that by using breed selection through the use of EBV's, crossbreeding and genetic improvements, flock performance could be improved.
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Soil aeration is hot topic with Langdale and Seathwaite Farmers Group
LANGDALE and Seathwaite Farmers Group are investigating grassland management techniques and arranged for speaker James Bretherton to give a presentation entitled "Soil Structure - Soil Health, The Missing Link" at the Crown Inn at Coniston.
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Farmers switched-on to renewable energy
A SERIES of thought-provoking meetings on the renewable energy options available to farmers have proven popular in Cumbria.
Read more | Comments (0) | March 23 2010
New maps to reveal potential hydropower hotspots
ENVIRONMENT Agency project uncovers hydropower opportunities in the North West.
Read more | Comments (0) | March 17 2010
Taking the heat out of farm energy costs
INSTALLING a heat recovery unit (HRU) can help dairy farmers reduce water heating costs by up to 50 per cent by maximising the energy efficiency of milk cooling and water heating.
Read more | Comments (0) | March 17 2010
February Update: Cumbria Farmer Groups and Monitor Farms
THE following information is an update on the livestock programme farmer group work and monitor farms organised by Cumbria Farmer Network
Read more | Comments (0) | February 25 2010
Performance Grants Update – February 2010
A TOTAL of 128 performance grant applications have so far gone through decision panels to help improve animal health and welfare, nutrient management and resource efficiency on livestock farms in the North West.
Read more | Comments (0) | February 25 2010
EID Demonstration Event at Penrith Auction
THE EID event was run in conjunction with Penrith and District Farmers Mart on January 26th and was attended by most major manufacturers of sheep tags, EID readers, software and handling facilities, with Andrew Wright giving two presentations during the day to a packed ringside each time.
Read more | Comments (0) | February 20 2010